Darren McCarty, 46, is a popular former Detroit Red Wings player who now goes on tour with his own comedy troupe. A show in downtown Battle Creek is scheduled for Friday, March 8, 2019.(Photo: Provided)

Darren McCarty is one of the most celebrated enforcers in Detroit Red Wings history, capable of dropping his gloves and his opponent at a moment's notice.

Now McCarty is using his hands to hold a microphone and share his love of comedy, as his Slapstick Comedy Tour is rolling through Battle Creek for a pair of performances.

McCarty, who played 15 seasons in the NHL, primarily with Detroit, will be doing his show on Friday at the Cricket Club, 36 West Michigan Ave., in downtown Battle Creek.

The show is for ages 21-and-up and runs from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Cricket Club, and range between $25 and $35.

Following his stand-up set and a question and answer segment, McCarty is scheduled to hang out for a meet-and-greet with fans. Audience members will be entered to win an autographed jersey.

March 26, 1997: The "Brawl in Hockeytown" featuring the infamous duel between Darren McCarty and Claude Lemieux.(Photo: Associated Press)

McCarty and his Slapstick Comedy Tour return to the area on April 12 for a benefit performance at Captain Oscar Brady American Legion Post 298, 228 N 20th St. in Springfield. Tickets for the 18-and-older show are $20, with all proceeds being used to help military veterans, their veterans service organization and their families. For tickets, call Matt McMurtrie at 269-719-9297.

Nick Buckley can be reached at nbuckley@battlecreekenquirer.com or 269-966-0652. Follow him on Twitter:@NickJBuckley